N-terminal-pro-b-type natriuretic peptide levels and cardiac hemosiderosis in adolescent & #946;-thalassemia major patients

Conclusion: Measurement of NT-proBNP levels cannot be used for early detection of cardiac iron overload in adolescent with β-thalassemia major.

Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - January 14, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmad Kautsar Najib Advani Murti Andriastuti Source Type: research